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Who was Albert Luthuli? The murdered South African leader who put his people above himself

South African liberation leader Albert Luthuli died on 21 July 1967 near his home in Groutville, in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal. A government inquest concluded his death was an accident – that he was hit by a train. This was always disputed by his family and almost 60…

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Other lives: Religious education teacher in Gloucestershire who served as a Labour county councillor

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The Rev Zolile Mbali obituary

Other lives: Anglican priest and administrator who returned to minister in South Africa after being forced to leave under the apartheid regime

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South Africa Sets Up Inquiry Into Slow Apartheid Justice

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Wednesday a judicial inquiry into claims of deliberate delays in prosecuting apartheid-era crimes three decades after the end of white-minority rule.

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South Africa's giant playwright Athol Fugard, whose searing works challenged apartheid, dies aged 92

Athol Fugard, South Africa’s foremost dramatist who explored the pervasiveness of apartheid in such searing works as “The Blood Knot” and “'Master Harold’

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Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet Will Likely Make Their Joint Royal Debut at this Event

Fans might have to wait a while.

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In asking Trump to show mercy, Bishop Budde continues a long tradition of Christian leaders ‘speaking truth to power’

Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde’s sermon on Jan. 21, 2025, in which she appealed to President Donald Trump to have mercy toward groups frightened by his position on immigrants and LGBTQ+ people – especially children – drew reactions from both sides of the aisle.

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Key Moments In The Life Of Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter's 1977-1981 presidency included successes like the Camp David peace accords, but also enough controversy for US voters to see him as weak -- and send him packing after only one term.

International Business Times

The South African anti-apartheid cathedral that’s now a pro-Palestine hub

As Israel’s war on Gaza enters a second year, weekly vigils at St George’s Cathedral in Cape Town call for peace.

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‘She is one of our heroines’: reviled, now revered, Winnie Mandela wins over young South Africa

The legacy of the activist, ANC politician and wife of Nelson Mandela has growing appeal, despite her refusal to apologise for crimes

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Top 10 Inspirational Humanitarian Leaders Worldwide

Learn about the impactful lives of Nelson Mandela, Mother Teresa, Mahatma Gandhi, Malala Yousafzai, and other influential figures in promoting peace and so...

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Gaza’s social media activists are a potent force for change in the fight against racism

Do not dismiss the new breed of protesters: they are following in the grand tradition of Martin Luther King, Malcolm X and Rosa Parks

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Schoolchildren must discuss Israel-Gaza conflict with 'respect and kindness', London headteacher says

Special assemblies held for hundreds of teenagers

Evening Standard

Amid dreadful sexual abuse, sport brings grace in a school memoir that resists easy judgement

A friend likes to remind me about the one time I attended an Ashes test in Melbourne, Boxing Day, 1974. The crowd was waiting, excited, to watch the English team, and Dennis Amiss particularly, front up to the wicket. On he came, bravely facing just eight balls. Then he was…

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Water cremation to launch in UK - how greener 'boil in bag' service works

The greener alternative to burial and gas cremation is coming to the UK later this year.

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‘Boil in the bag’ environmentally friendly funerals arrive in the UK

With a lower carbon footprint than gas-fired cremation, the process is described as ‘gentler on the body and kinder on the environment’

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Church of England to consider greener alternatives to burial

Water cremation and human composting among methods to be discussed by General Synod this week

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From the 1966 World Cup to London 2012 Olympics – Pele’s visits to Great Britain

Pele made several notable trips to Britain during his lifetime.

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Pele’s visits to Great Britain: From the 1966 World Cup to London 2012

Pele made several notable trips to Britain during his lifetime

Daily Mirror

Piers Morgan wades into Harry and Meghan fakery row after claims over 'intrusive' photo

Piers Morgan backed royal journalist Robert Jobson who slammed the apparent suggestion that press 'intruded' on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry during their South Africa tour

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Karla Peterson: Meet the San Diego artist who collaborated with the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu on a children's book

The new children's book "The Little Book of Joy" tells the story of two little boys who grew up to be very big deals.

Evening Standard

Desmond Tutu’s daughter ‘barred from leading funeral by Church of England’

The Church of England reportedly would not allow her to take the wedding because she is married to a woman

The Independent UK

Desmond Tutu’s daughter barred from officiating funeral by Church of England

The Church does not allow same-sex marriage in its clergy.

The Guardian - UK

Church of England bars Desmond Tutu’s daughter from officiating at funeral

Church says same-sex marriage means Mpho Tutu van Furth cannot preside over godfather’s service

Daily Mirror

Prince Harry realised Meghan Markle was his 'soulmate' during romantic Africa trip

In a speech to the United Nations, Harry discussed his love for the continent and revealed he knew his then girlfriend was "the one" while on a trip to Botswana in 2016

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